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Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Jimmy Kimmel Live

4.9M views 3 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you know about the Mission: Impossible movies?
When you watch Top Gun: Maverick, what do you expect to see: action, emotion, or both?
How do you feel about actors doing their own dangerous stunts?

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Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Movies, theaters, and seeing audiences react (00:00 – 06:29)

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1. What did the guest say about working on Mission: Impossible right now?

They finished filming yesterday.
They are waiting for the weather to improve before filming.
They are shooting it every day.
They are only shooting on weekends.

2. Why did the guest say he held the movie for a theater release instead of streaming?

Because the movie was not finished yet.
Because the actors asked to delay it for awards season.
Because streaming platforms refused to buy it.
Because the film was made for the big screen (theatrical release).

3. What does the guest say he sometimes does to ride the London Underground (the Tube)?

He uses a private train car.
He travels only with a large security team.
He wears a hat and earphones to blend in.
He travels very late at night so no one sees him.

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Doing real stunts and explaining the cliff jump (06:29 – 09:19)

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1. How many times did the guest say he jumped off the ramp/cliff for the stunt?

Twelve times
Eight times
Once
Three times

2. What does the guest say he must be careful about when letting go of the bike?

He must make sure he is not attached to the bike in any way.
He must turn the bike in the air to land safely.
He must stop the engine before leaving the ramp.
He must keep one hand on the handlebars until the parachute opens.

3. What happens to the motorcycles used in that stunt, according to the guest?

They are donated to a museum.
They are repaired and used again.
They are returned to the manufacturer.
They are decimated/gone and don’t survive.

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Emotional scene, risk rules, and “Would you” questions (09:19 – 15:13)

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1. How did the guest say he felt while filming the emotional scene shown from Top Gun: Maverick?

He felt bored and distracted.
He didn’t feel anything because it was acting.
He was crying and got emotional.
He was mainly focused on the technical camera work.

2. Which activity did the guest mention he is not allowed (or is strongly discouraged) to do?

Go snowboarding
Act in emotional scenes
Jump off a cliff
Ride public transportation

3. What did the guest answer about going back in time to stop the person who killed Abraham Lincoln?

He wasn’t sure.
No, he wouldn’t.
Yes, he would.
Only if he could bring someone with him.

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

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1. What main idea about movies does the guest emphasize throughout the interview?

Movies should avoid action and focus only on dialogue.
Movies are best when they are short and simple.
Movies are made for audiences, especially on the big screen in theaters.
Movies should be made mainly for streaming at home.

2. Why does the host show footage of the stunt-making process?

To prove the stunts are real and show how dangerous they are
To introduce a new actor in the film
To explain why the movie was delayed for two years
To advertise motorcycles

3. What contrast does the conversation highlight about the guest’s work?

He never prepares for stunts and improvises everything.
He dislikes meeting fans and avoids public places.
His movies include both extreme action and emotional moments.
He prefers comedy roles over action roles.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Do you agree that some films should be “made for the screen” (the theater experience)? Why or why not?
What are the benefits and risks of actors doing their own stunts? Should it be encouraged or limited?
If you could watch one movie with a live audience in a theater, which movie would you choose and why?
Some jobs have rules about what you can’t do in your free time (like risky sports). Is that fair? Explain.